Community Editor

By Will MacDonald

Published: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:34 PM.

CIVITAN PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON WORK OF RED CROSS

The Gastonia Civitan Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Gaston Country Club, 3700 Country Club Drive, Gastonia, 28056. A representative from the American Red Cross will discuss the work of the Gaston chapter in the community. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Larry Hoover, 704-868-4668.

SHAKEDOWN TO PERFORM AT BELMONT DANCE ON FRIDAY

The Highlighters Dance Club’s next dance takes place Friday night at the Belmont Moose Lodge on NC 7 featuring the “Shakedown” band playing a variety of dance music including shag, swing, waltz, cha-cha, R&R, Slow etc. Dress code is upscale casual. Food, sodas, water, ice will be provided free. The club is for singles and married couples. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for guests. A free dance lesson is offered at 7 p.m. For more information call 704-825-9316.

HUSKEY FAMILY REUNION SET FOR SATURDAY

The 2013 Huskey Family Reunion will be held on Saturday in Shelby. A 3 p.m. family dinner will be held at Fisherman’s Feast Restaurant (menu prices apply). Games and activities start at 6 p.m. at the Dover YMCA. Cost is $5 per person. For more information email huskeyreunion2013@gmail.com or Ray Lockhart at 704-484-2314.

The Gastonia Civitan Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Gaston Country Club, 3700 Country Club Drive, Gastonia, 28056. A representative from the American Red Cross will discuss the work of the Gaston chapter in the community. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Larry Hoover, 704-868-4668.

SHAKEDOWN TO PERFORM AT BELMONT DANCE ON FRIDAY

The Highlighters Dance Club’s next dance takes place Friday night at the Belmont Moose Lodge on NC 7 featuring the “Shakedown” band playing a variety of dance music including shag, swing, waltz, cha-cha, R&R, Slow etc. Dress code is upscale casual. Food, sodas, water, ice will be provided free. The club is for singles and married couples. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for guests. A free dance lesson is offered at 7 p.m. For more information call 704-825-9316.

HUSKEY FAMILY REUNION SET FOR SATURDAY

The 2013 Huskey Family Reunion will be held on Saturday in Shelby. A 3 p.m. family dinner will be held at Fisherman’s Feast Restaurant (menu prices apply). Games and activities start at 6 p.m. at the Dover YMCA. Cost is $5 per person. For more information email huskeyreunion2013@gmail.com or Ray Lockhart at 704-484-2314.

BELMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDING BARBECUE FUNDRAISER

Don’t forget that a barbecue fundraiser for the Belmont Historical Society will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 27 at 40 E. Catawba St., Belmont.

Plates cost $8 and include barbecue, beans, slaw, dessert, two buns and sauce. Drinks, and cookies will also be for sale and supporters can also help the cause by purchasing a used book.

The fundraiser will feature music from the Elks Academy from 2 to 5 p.m. Tables will be available for eating in the back area.

Delivery is available for orders of six plates ore more. Contact Anita Roberts, 704-724-6086, Debbie Waldenville 704-491-0790, or a board member to pre-order tickets.

EAST GASTON TO HOLD STADIUM TOUR, OPEN HOUSE

East Gaston High School holds an open house and tour of the new Arrowhead Stadium at 6:30 p.m. July 30. Those attending will have the opportunity to purchase an advance reserved parking pass, reserved seating (ticket purchase not included) and Warrior merchandise. The school is located at 1744 Lane Road.

BCO TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING AUG. 21

The Belmont Community Organization (BCO) holds its annual meeting at noon on Aug. 21 at the BCO, 91 E. Catawba St., Belmont. The public is invited to attend. Organization representatives will present the past year’s accomplishments and elect its board of directors. Lunch will be served. Reservations are requested no later than Aug. 12. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the BCO at 704.825.4526.